2023-06-23 09:55:16
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Stress is a normal part of daily life, and in many cases, it can be difficult to avoid stressful events. However, it is necessary to work on preventing chronic stress, in order to avoid the negative effects it causes on physical and mental health.
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In the following lines, the “Consulto” explains the relationship between stress and cancer, according to the “Very well mind” website.
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Does stress cause cancer?
There is no evidence that stress can directly cause the development of cancer. However, taking care of your body’s health becomes more difficult when you’re stressed.
Sometimes, practices such as smoking, binge eating, and excessive drinking are used to cope with stress, and these habits have been linked to the development of cancer.
Stress also causes a weak immune system in the body, and coexistence with chronic stress for a long time may weaken your immune system, whose role is to protect the body from diseases and infections, and thus a weak immune system may make a person more susceptible to cancer.
And in a 2017 study of the impact of workplace stress on men with prostate cancer, researchers concluded that there is a link between prolonged exposure to workplace stress and an increased risk of developing prostate cancer before the age of 65.
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Does stress cause cancer to return?
While stress cannot directly cause cancer, some research suggests that stress can cause cancer to return even following years of remission.
The studies supporting this claim have been inconclusive, and in most cases, scientists have no clue as to why cancer may re-develop following successful treatment.
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Dealing with stress and cancer
Finding healthy ways to deal with stress has not been proven to prevent cancer, however, it does ensure that your body and immune system are always in optimal health, thus preventing disease.
Some tips for dealing with stress include:
Yoga and meditation: Some research shows that yoga and meditation can help with stress.
Consult a psychiatrist: Many times, the source of people’s stress is emotional and personal, and in such a situation, getting rid of the causes of stress becomes difficult, and talking to a psychiatrist can help in overcoming the problem.
Get enough sleep: Feeling stressed can be a result of not getting enough sleep.
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